Palmeiras train for Club World Cup final showdown with Chelsea - in pictures

Palmeiras take on Chelsea in the Fifa Club World Cup final on Saturday aiming to break Europe's stronghold on the trophy.

The Copa Libertadores champions have the chance in Abu Dhabi to become the first non-European club since another Brazilian side, Corinthians, won the tournament in 2012 - incidentally against Chelsea.

If the Club World Cup title was decided on fans alone, then Palmeiras would have had it wrapped up days ago. The Sao Paulo club have been fervently followed by their supporters in the UAE, and they are set to play a big role in creating a Palmeiras-heavy atmosphere at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday evening.

The team will hope to capitalise on that support and spent Friday putting together their final preparations with a training session inside the stadium.

Check out the best photos from that training session in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Chelsea train for Club World Cup final

What went into the film

25 visual effects (VFX) studios

2,150 VFX shots in a film with 2,500 shots

1,000 VFX artists

3,000 technicians

10 Concept artists, 25 3D designers

New sound technology, named 4D SRL

Thanksgiving meals to try

World Cut Steakhouse, Habtoor Palace Hotel, Dubai. On Thursday evening, head chef Diego Solis will be serving a high-end sounding four-course meal that features chestnut veloute with smoked duck breast, turkey roulade accompanied by winter vegetables and foie gras and pecan pie, cranberry compote and popcorn ice cream.

Jones the Grocer, various locations across the UAE. Jones’s take-home holiday menu delivers on the favourites: whole roast turkeys, an array of accompaniments (duck fat roast potatoes, sausages wrapped in beef bacon, honey-glazed parsnips and carrots) and more, as well as festive food platters, canapes and both apple and pumpkin pies.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, The Address Hotel, Dubai. This New Orleans-style restaurant is keen to take the stress out of entertaining, so until December 25 you can order a full seasonal meal from its Takeaway Turkey Feast menu, which features turkey, homemade gravy and a selection of sides – think green beans with almond flakes, roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole and bread stuffing – to pick up and eat at home.

The Mattar Farm Kitchen, Dubai. From now until Christmas, Hattem Mattar and his team will be producing game- changing smoked turkeys that you can enjoy at home over the festive period.

Nolu’s, The Galleria Mall, Maryah Island Abu Dhabi. With much of the menu focused on a California inspired “farm to table” approach (with Afghani influence), it only seems right that Nolu’s will be serving their take on the Thanksgiving spread, with a brunch at the Downtown location from 12pm to 4pm on Friday.

Palmeiras train for Club World Cup final showdown with Chelsea - in pictures

South American champions face European Cup holders at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday

Chelsea train for Club World Cup final

What went into the film

Thanksgiving meals to try